Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Samantha Olson #1058 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start with Opportunities for Refinement Samantha Olson displayed a consistent performance during the 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon. Her average pace was 12:05 min/mile, and she completed the 26.2-mile race in 5:16:53. Initially, her pacing was consistent around 9:37 min/mile for the first two miles. She adjusted her pace through the race, peaking with a faster split at mile 4 with 8:41 min/mile, showcasing potential for speed improvement. However, progressive fatigue led to slower splits later in the race, with a peak split pace of 15:00 min/mile at mile 26. Samantha ranked 1048th overall out of 1313 participants, placing 491st among female runners, and 61st in the F30-34 division. Emphasizing early mile performance will help in maintaining steadier pacing throughout. Her effort in representing Team Run4Fun was commendable, and focusing on endurance and pacing strategy in future races could enhance performance further. Keep the strong foundational form while seeking incremental gains.